Early Chldhood Education Coordinator at Chicanos Por La Causa – Las Cruces, New Mexico

Elevate early childhood education through excellence!

Help New Mexico (HELPNM) was created in 1965 by the interdenominational New Mexico Council of Churches to support education in their community. Today, their legacy and impact carry on through HELPNM’s work as a fully-owned subsidiary of CPLC. The Office of Learning and Academic Opportunity (OLAO) provides services to children and families from birth to eight years of age. Our priority is to provide general services related to families in the areas of education, health and social/behavioral development. OLAO also provides an intentional, coordinated approach to strengthening the family unit and combines programming for children and adults in order to build strong and stable families.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT IN THIS ROLE?

• You will plan, coordinate and monitor the delivery of Education Services to children per NM PreK Program Standards, Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS) and ECD Content Area Plans & Procedures for CPLC statewide ECD programs.
• You will work closely with the following positions: Vice President Early Childhood Development, Regional Program Director, Mental Health & Disabilities Coordinator, other Content Area Coordinators (CAC) and Managers to collaboratively plan cross-content integrated service within the classroom and throughout the program.
• You will promote school readiness by preparing children and families for school and life success as it relates to this position.
• You will actively supervise children by sight and sound and in all environments.
• You will maintain all health and safety regulations to create an optimum learning environment.
• You will facilitate health practices to keep children safe in outdoor and indoor environments.

WHO YOU ARE:

You are committed to working with multi-ethnic, multicultural, and low-income populations.

You have excellent attention to detail, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

You have great interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.

You take initiative, are flexible, and cn manage stress in handling the demands of leadership.

You are able to multi-task, prioritize, and delegate to balance the many responsibilities, and address the various issues that a leader faces during the workday.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides direct supervision/guidance to the Instructional Coaches.

SPECIALIZATIONS

Experience providing adult training/supervision and working with culturally diverse low-income families is preferred. Knowledge of early childhood development and/or HSPPS and Head Start Act.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

Education/Background:

Baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education and 5 years’ experience in an early childhood setting. Initial TB test or Chest X-ray clearance Valid New Mexico Driver's License in good standing and vehicle insurance are required. Must pass ECECD New Mexico Background Check required by the Office of Head Start and state licensing if applicable. Must be First Aid and CPR certified or obtain certification within the first 6 months of employment.

Preferred qualifications:

Certification in Infant Toddler early care and education Certification in English Language Learners and/or Special Education. Experience in utilization and analysis of SmartTeach systems. Bilingual Spanish/English.

Other Requirements

Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and especially Microsoft teams).

Proven supervisory and effective leadership skills.

Excellent documentation and clinical skills.

Proven ability to follow up and meet deadlines.

What does CPLC offer YOU as a valued employee? We recognize that our success is driven by great talent, and that's why we provide a comprehensive and competitive suite of benefits to serve you and your family. Check out our benefits for FULLTIME employees below:

Generous Paid Holidays Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days Medical, Dental, and Vision for Spouse/Domestic Partner & Children to age 26 401(k) Retirement Plan Employee Recognition Program Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards Life + Disability options Employee Assistance Program Telemedicine & Concierge Services Pet Care, Life Mart Purchase Discounts Mileage & Cell Reimbursement for qualifying roles Identity Theft Protection & Voluntary Benefits

Join Us in Growing Hearts, Minds, and Futures. Apply TODAY!

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CPLC knows it takes variety of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create a truly impactful workforce. As CPLC grows, we are seeking talented employees with varying backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our innovation and creativity. CPLC commits to a continued focus on fair and just hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies. We work for real change and progress in equal opportunity recruitment, hiring, and advancement. Learn more by visiting https://www.eeoc.gov/poster

California Residents: Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc and its subsidiaries will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.